Verne Clemons
Born: 9/8/1891 in Clemons, IA, USA
Died: 5/5/1959 in Bay Pines, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-04-22 | Final Game: 1924-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Verne James Clemons
Biography
Verne Clemons was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1916 until 1924. Over the course of his career, he participated in 474 games, where he established a solid batting average of .286. Clemons recorded a total of 364 hits, contributing to his offensive prowess with 5 home runs and 140 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 6 stolen bases.
Competing during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, Clemons was known for his solid all-around skills and ability to contribute to a team's offense. His career spanned significant changes in the game of baseball, as the sport began to evolve with a focus on power hitting and increased fan engagement. Clemons' contributions on the field helped to shape the competitive landscape of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | 28.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.286 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
| 1921 | 21.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | 1271 | 78 | 364 | 56 | 11 | 5 | 140 | 6 | 119 | 62 | 0.286 | 0.348 | 0.360 | 0.708 | -157.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 88 | 239 | 14 | 63 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 0.264 | 191.3 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 112 | 338 | 17 | 95 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 0.281 | -85.1 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 117 | 341 | 29 | 109 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 33 | 17 | 0.320 | 327.2 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 71 | 160 | 9 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 0.256 | -487.2 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 57 | 130 | 6 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0.285 | -71.9 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 25 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.321 | -31.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 408 | 0 | 1401 | 399 | 32 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLA | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | C | 75 | 0 | 289 | 89 | 7 | 8 |
| 1920 | SLN | C | 103 | 0 | 408 | 111 | 12 | 11 |
| 1921 | SLN | C | 107 | 0 | 357 | 101 | 7 | 12 |
| 1922 | SLN | C | 63 | 0 | 172 | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| 1923 | SLN | C | 41 | 0 | 124 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLN | C | 17 | 0 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 408 |